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Histories and Haunts, LLC Offering ghost walks and educational programs about state and
local history. Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, we have a program for you.

Created in 2002, Histories and Haunts, LLC, offers a unique way of learning about the past, or remembering it as the case may be, in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Programs range from story telling to lectures to interactive “first person” presentations to Ghost Walks. In addition, we have a large collection of Virginia Beach memorabilia for presentation or research.

These unused postcards are from the Wilcox Manor, located on the oceanfront at 36th Street.
13/01/2025

These unused postcards are from the Wilcox Manor, located on the oceanfront at 36th Street.

In each of these postcards, you can see the Ruddee Loop in different configurations over the years. What will be next?
09/01/2025

In each of these postcards, you can see the Ruddee Loop in different configurations over the years. What will be next?

This undated postcard shows the Castaways Motor Hotel on Atlantic Avenue at 16th Street.
06/01/2025

This undated postcard shows the Castaways Motor Hotel on Atlantic Avenue at 16th Street.

Opened in 1972, the Ocean House Motel was located at 3108 Atlantic Avenue. It offered two rooftop heated swimming pools.
30/12/2024

Opened in 1972, the Ocean House Motel was located at 3108 Atlantic Avenue. It offered two rooftop heated swimming pools.

"A Ghost Story of Christmas," published in 1843.
27/12/2024

"A Ghost Story of Christmas," published in 1843.

24/12/2024
The Ocean-Air Motel was located just east of the Lesner bridge, at 915 Page Avenue, just off Shore Drive. It was open fo...
23/12/2024

The Ocean-Air Motel was located just east of the Lesner bridge, at 915 Page Avenue, just off Shore Drive. It was open for rental from April to September. The building was bulldozed in the mid 1970s.

The Government Employee Exchange (GEX) was located on Witchduck Road on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard.
20/12/2024

The Government Employee Exchange (GEX) was located on Witchduck Road on the south side of Virginia Beach Boulevard.

September, 1986.
19/12/2024

September, 1986.

Oldies, but Goodies.
17/12/2024

Oldies, but Goodies.

The Golf Ranch Motel, located on Laskin Road, adjacent to the Cavalier golf course, offered its guests golf and beach cl...
16/12/2024

The Golf Ranch Motel, located on Laskin Road, adjacent to the Cavalier golf course, offered its guests golf and beach club privileges.

13/12/2024

Friday the 13th has a long history of superstition and fear surrounding it. Several cultural and historical factors have contributed to its reputation as an unlucky day:

In Christianity, the number 13 is associated with the Last Supper, where Jesus dined with his 12 apostles, and Judas, who betrayed Jesus, is believed to have been the 13th guest. Additionally, Jesus was crucified on a Friday, which further cements the association of bad luck with the day and the number.

According to Norse legend, Loki, the god of mischief, was the 13th guest at a banquet in Valhalla, leading to chaos and destruction.

Various tragic events have occurred on Friday the 13th, adding to the superstition. For example, King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest of the Knights Templar on Friday, October 13, 1307. Many of these knights were later tortured and executed, cementing the date in history as a dark day.

The Beach Theater under construction - date unknown.
11/12/2024

The Beach Theater under construction - date unknown.

06/12/2024

For this week’s file we go back to my friend, L. B. Taylor, from his book, The Ghosts of Virginia Volume I.
A Haunting Love Story
“The house in the Laurel Cove section of Virginia Beach has been a hotbed of psychic activity ever since Bee and her husband moved into it in 1972, For personal, reasons soon to become evident, the woman’s full name, and the names oof others involved here have been abbreviated.
“A great range of manifestations have occurred, and still do. In fact, says Bee today, “the house is absolutely alive with ghosts. I’ve heard the sound of footfalls on the stairs. There are moaning voices, and a woman giggling. You sometimes hear someone humming. There is a distinct noise of a rustling skirt. Doors open and close with no one there. An expensive jade vase was knocked off the mantle, and pictures have fallen off the walls.”
“Bee is not alone in having experienced the occurrences. Her husband, and a number of her friends have also witnessed the spectral happenings. “Our bed has been shaken and slapped on occasion

The Virginia Beach hospital was located on Arctic Avenue and 25th Street.
03/12/2024

The Virginia Beach hospital was located on Arctic Avenue and 25th Street.

The Pontiac Apartments were located on Atlantic Avenue at 6th Street, and is advertised as "electrically equipped."
02/12/2024

The Pontiac Apartments were located on Atlantic Avenue at 6th Street, and is advertised as "electrically equipped."

From the Daily Press, November 13, 1953.
29/11/2024

From the Daily Press, November 13, 1953.

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Created in 2003 Histories and Haunts, LLC, offers a unique way of learning about the past, or remembering it as the case may be, in a way that is both entertaining and educational. Whether you’re a local or visiting from out of town, we have a program for you. Programs range from story telling to lectures to interactive “first person” presentations to Ghost Walks. In addition, we have a large collection of Virginia Beach memorabilia for presentation or research.